A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Lombok is the island just east of Bali, known for wide, uncrowded beaches, surf breaks and Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-highest volcano. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches, nature and value, so it suits travellers who want space, scenery and a relaxed pace.
The best time to visit Lombok is May to September, the dry season, with clear days and a cool breeze. July and August are busiest. Rinjani treks close in the wet season and reopen from April.
Most visitors base themselves in Kuta Lombok, a laid-back surf town near Selong Belanak and Tanjung Aan beaches. Inland there are waterfalls and rice terraces, and fit travellers can take a guided two- to four-day Rinjani trek to the crater lake. The Gili Islands are a short boat ride from the northwest coast.
Lombok suits couples, surfers, hikers and anyone looking for a calmer island holiday.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney